Description
These Apple Cider Donuts are a delightful autumn treat, blending the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg with the rich flavor of fresh apple cider. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a soft, moist texture and a perfect balance of sweetness, ideal for a cozy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan thoroughly to ensure the donuts release easily after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until all ingredients are evenly combined for a uniform flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the fresh apple cider, eggs, and melted unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender donut texture.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the greased donut pan cavities, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the donuts turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor; bottled cider can also be used but might be less robust.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, you can bake this batter in a muffin pan for a similar treat.
- For extra flavor, consider dusting the cooled donuts with a cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help the batter mix evenly.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent dense donuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: apple cider donuts, baked donuts, autumn treats, cinnamon donuts, homemade donuts
